Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 26, 2021

I share these links periodically here on my blog. Share everything you know Chris Lema writes about the benefits of blogging and sharing your knowledge generously. And while this is about blogging, the same concepts apply to any other method of sharing: videos, podcasts, etc. Sometimes I write for future me.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Much of my work as an instructional designer involves writing–and we have a lot of research to guide us on how to write to support learning. Essentially, any time you do instructional writing (scripts, online text, instructions, etc.), Every single time I write a voice over script, I aim for that conversational tone.

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Experiencing eLearning

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Build Your Branching Scenario isn’t a course just about the theory behind writing scenarios. In this course, you work on a scenario that you can actually use in your work or portfolio. For an example of the process, check out my blog post series on creating a branching scenario from start to finish.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 23, 2022

After struggling to write them and make them work in linear tools, it’s amazing how much faster I can develop multiple connected paths in Twine. WordPress has been my tool of choice for blogging for over 15 years. Frequently, I don’t know what I really think about a topic until I write about it. Self-development.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 24, 2019

2019 was a big year for my blog. This year, I focused on writing new posts plus updating some older content. I started this blog in 2006 as a free wordpress.com blog. I was using my blog primarily as a tool for my own reflection and learning. This is post #1,115 on my blog. Starting out in 2006. 2020 Goals.

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Experiencing eLearning

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I share these links periodically here on my blog. Most ID and elearning work is work-for-hire, but sometimes you create something you should license so you can also reuse it (like non-confidential portions of a course for your portfolio). As I read online, I bookmark resources I find interesting and useful.

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Experiencing eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2022

I share these links periodically here on my blog. Freelancers: Five Steps to Write a Cold Email That Converts New Clients | Observer. These templates assume the writer has a blog and other social media channels to promote content for potential clients. Karl Kapp writes on the importance of failure in branching scenarios.

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Experiencing eLearning

JULY 2, 2024

I share these links about once a month here on my blog. ” How to Create an Instructional Design Portfolio A six-step process for creating an instructional design portfolio plus a toolkit and additional resources Topmate Topmate is a platform for paid 1:1 calls. Register for this free webinar through Training Mag Network.

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Rapid eLearning

JULY 13, 2021

I received hundreds of qualified applications; however I couldn’t screen them all, so I created a first filter based on their work portfolios. Most of the applicants tended to fall into one of two camps: they didn’t have an e-learning portfolio or the projects they worked on were proprietary so they couldn’t share them.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 16, 2013

It was a lot of creative writing and storytelling to put learners in a real context. Chad Udell’s Learning Everywhere is a good book on this topic, and there’s lots of blogs you can read for free. Portfolio. Q: I will obviously need to create a portfolio, and I know that it will need to begin with volunteer opportunities.

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Experiencing eLearning

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Not coincidentally, June was the month I finally put together a portfolio of my work. It’s been a somewhat slow start, as I had no computer for the first two weeks, but hopefully I’ll have some more to write about soon. Subscribers are people who have decided my blog provides (at least some) long-term value to them.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 2, 2007

Thursday, August 02, 2007 Online Portfolios Jennifer Madrell shows us a great example of an online portofolio , which she calls a "svelte and sparkly version of this blog - that is a requirement and capstone project at Indiana University." Should the blog become the landing point for your online portfolio? A wiki tool?

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Mike Taylor

APRIL 16, 2019

Tips and Tools for Creating a Professional Portfolio. You never know when you might need to show a professional portfolio. I recently talked with Connie Malamed ( @elearningcoach ) about options for creating your online portfolio. ELC 051: Tips and Tools for Creating an eLearning Portfolio. Stay Home and Write.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 16, 2009

I got about 1000 inquiries and ended up looking at over 200 portfolios. I could have looked at more but I got a lot of emails from people who didn’t have portfolios. They either didn’t have a portfolio or the projects they worked on were proprietary so they couldn’t share them. What Should Be in Your Portfolio?

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Experiencing eLearning

JUNE 19, 2008

Principles for assessing online discussions and other conversations (blogs, chat, etc.) Writing for asynchronous discussion isn’t the same as writing an essay, and the author argues that students who simply post essays to the discussion board should receive good grades. tags: web2.0 , blog , tools.

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Learning Visions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

You have to provide some proof of your capabilities and at the very least be able to point to a really kick ass portfolio of design treatments or even courses you’ve built (or collaborated on with someone else). well just write a design treatment or script. Read the vendor blogs to learn tips and tricks for using those tools.

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Experiencing eLearning

MAY 3, 2016

I recently gave a presentation to the Online Network of Independent Learning Professionals about blogging to build your business. This is specifically about what I have learned about blogging to build your reputation as a learning consultant over my 9+ years of blogging. I’m not specifically writing to an audience of clients.

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Kapp Notes

MAY 18, 2008

Once again I am participating in the The Working/Learning blog carnival. The idea is for many blogs to createin posts that relate to how individuals can go about their own learning, and how learning happens in the workplace. This carnival has one broad theme: work at learning; learning at work.

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TalentLMS

MARCH 17, 2016

The overwhelming surge in popular social media hangouts like Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Snapchat, Google+, YouTube, as well as the true power that blogs have, all tell us where the potential learners are. Create an online portfolio using HTML5 development tools like wix.com or WordPress. Social Media for eLearning.

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Rapid eLearning

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You want to build an e-learning portfolio, but not sure where to start? At its core, the work portfolio represents your skills and expertise. For some people, the portfolio is their resume, and they build it to share what they know. Build a Static E-Learning Portfolio. Build a Dynamic E-Learning Portfolio.

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Experiencing eLearning

APRIL 9, 2019

I have been reading Ashley Chiasson’s blog for years, so I was excited to get to meet her as well. This is a larger topic than I can address here; it needs its own blog post. I have a similar conversation as a branching scenario in my portfolio. amdchiasson joined us soon after. Sessions Day 3.

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Coursera

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera Today, we are announcing an expansion of our entry-level Professional Certificate portfolio, including 10 programs from new and existing industry partners. Learners walk away with a tangible portfolio of website and UI designs. Explore a new career by enrolling on Coursera today.

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Rapid eLearning

JUNE 6, 2017

In recent posts, we discussed why you need a portfolio for personal development and to manage your professional career. The obvious next question is what tools and resources should I use to build a portfolio? What Goes in the Portfolio? The portfolio represents your skills and expertise. Do you need a blog on your site?

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Origin Learning

JUNE 18, 2018

In this blog post, we examine some of the key elements of engaging eLearning Design. It is important for eLearning organizations to invest in emerging technologies and create a diverse portfolio of learning samples, which they can share with prospective clients. Do read this blog post as a companion piece to the infographic.

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Rapid eLearning

APRIL 25, 2017

Having a portfolio is really important, especially in today’s world of digital technology. Recently, I gave a presentation on why you should maintain a work portfolio, here’s part of the presentation where we’ll focus on your personal development. What is a Portfolio? What is a Portfolio?

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Clark Quinn

MARCH 8, 2012

These products are portfolio items, going forward, and assessable items. This is also part of your portfolio, and assessable. You could be assigning studio and classroom and community projects, and getting back write-ups, performances, and more. The portfolio is really the answer. No digital tech involved.

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Kapp Notes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The other day I had a chance to catch up with Cammy Bean, she is passionate about the field of L&D and is founder of the popular Learning Visions blog and a staple among presenters at various elearning and learning conferences. What where the high and low points of the process? Most of all—enjoy the process of being in school.

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Experiencing eLearning

JANUARY 23, 2018

The books are a series in three volumes, with information expanded from his blog posts on freelancing. I struggled to name my business , and my professional brand is still split between this blog and my company, Syniad Learning. Whatever you decide, he offers advice on how to do that branding and how to build a portfolio.

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The Learning Rooms

APRIL 11, 2025

Electronic Portfolios. Also called e-portfolios. Examples include technical knowledge, writing abilities or project management. A style guide is created to ensure consistency in the writing, formatting and design of documents and eLearning courses. B Blended Learning. Often used to demonstrate their progress. Hard Skills.

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CourseArc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Top books, blogs, videos, and more to excel as an instructional designer. Look for details about Cathy Moore’s blog below). Write and Organize for Deeper Learning (by Patti Shank) . Write Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Assess Learning (by Patti Shank). Blogs, Videos, and Podcasts. Action @ Work.

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Tim Slade

JANUARY 1, 2019

You see, over this past weekend, I’ve been working non-stop to implement a complete redesign of my website and portfolio. Adobe had just launched Adobe Muse , allowing you to design a website without having to write any code. After becoming more proficient with Adobe Muse, I decided to redesign TimSlade.com to introduce my blog.

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TechSmith Camtasia

MARCH 6, 2014

Written by guest author, Ben Rimes and adapted from his blog post “ 4 Recursive Practices for Teaching and Learning ” for the Learning Lounge newsletter. Have your students write their thoughts down while thinking through a difficult assignment or task; carve out some time for reflection at the end of each of your units.

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Clark Quinn

AUGUST 27, 2009

For instance, Mark Oehlert (@moehlert) was inspired to write “ Harold Jarche is Wicked Smart and We Need to Talk about Curriculum “ I know Harold, and he is wicked smart (see this skewering of homework), so I commented on his blog and it seems we may have a semantics difference as opposed to a fundamental one.

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Nick Leffler

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

When listening to a lecture, rapidly synthesize the info and take notes (I do it on Twitter), compile those notes a few days later, then write a blog post on those notes to cement what you learned and have something that’s searchable and permanent. My Three Tips. – 23 in article). 37 in article). Learning From Others.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 10, 2007

Friday, August 10, 2007 31 Days: 8, 9 & 10 Day 8: Run an Advertising Audit on Your Blog. Obviously, thats not my focus so I took Micheles advice and tried to do something from Darens Get Your Blogging Groove Back series. I attempted to write a linking post. My house might be a mess, but Id rather my blog were neat and tidy.

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BrightCarbon

MARCH 28, 2022

The Portfolio. Okay, you don’t have to delete your portfolio slide but please don’t place it at the beginning of your sales presentation! Alternatively, use your portfolio slide as a hyperlinked menu. So, clickbait blog post title? How to write great value propositions for sales presentations. The Headshots.

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Mindflash

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Not anymore, according to a recent article in Portfolio magazine. Portfolio explains : Over the past two years, we’ve seen nearly a 250 percent jump in Millennials electing an independent career as either a freelancer or independent consultant. And it’s not just Portfolio which is tracking the rise of the gig economy.

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